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AD05 GZU

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,178 mi
Last recorded129,178 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 129,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 121,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 121,540 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper torn

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 114,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper torn

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 113,945 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,498 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 92,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 92,803 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,103 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,275 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,732 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 18,056 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,056 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD05 GZU is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 GZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD05 GZU registered?

AD05 GZU is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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